AS it's still Christmastime, this article aims to rescue the "sad" Christmas experiences of many and engage us into what makes one happy during this holiday, with a little science to explain it.

A potted Christmas tree can make for a sustainable Yuletide to remember, and it’s a good conversation starter too. This is what science says. This Christmas, make a decision that aligns with ...

Some Christmas traditions mirror pre-Christian festivities, but some pagan influences may have been overstated. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission ...

For many people, Christmas is a time for decorating trees, hanging up wreaths and kissing under the mistletoe. But have you ever wondered where these botanical traditions come from? 'Tis the season ...

Rivka Galchen talks about the history of Christmas trees, and explores the tree farm and hybrid experiments of Greg Williams, a ninety-year-old Vermont farmer.

Each year, 160 U.S. homes experience Christmas tree fires. They are hot, fast, dangerous — and preventable. In this video, the ACS Reactions team tests different Christmas tree watering ...

The Science of Christmas Trees . Rivka Galchen The New Yorker December 7, 2022 AP “This here is a fir that would be classified as a Charlie Brown tree,” Greg Williams declared, of a spare little ...

The best science books of 2023: from the human battery to what’s inside a black hole Our top thinkers turned the quest for hard truths into a mind-blowing funride ...

Decorating early for Christmas can boost your happiness, even science shows it. Experts weigh in on the psychology of Christmas, plus design tips. By Katie Kindelan. November 22, 2024, 11:24 AM.

Kyle Wang (MSR ‘24) brought a springtime Christmas to the skies over Northwestern Engineering's Master of Science in Robotics (MSR) program. Wang’s independent project used three synchronized drones ...